Biography

Formed: 1994 in Madrid, Spain

Genre: Alternative and Latin Rock

Years Active: '90s, '00s

A ska-punk outfit based in Madrid, Spain, Ska-P (the name a take on the Spanish word for escape) formed in 1994. At times political and at other times humorous, Ska-P released their first album, the self-titled Ska-P, in 1994. From there, the left-leaning ensemble released a number of hit full-lengths, culminating in 2002's Que Corra la Voz. In 2005, Ska-P announced an open-ended hiatus so that members could focus on other musical directions and projects. A farewell show outside of Madrid on September...